Deficiency Records for Emerald Care
Updated as of August 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Emerald Care. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is ne | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-18 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-13 | 2018-05-14 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-13 | 2018-05-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-13 | 2018-05-04 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-13 | 2018-04-18 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-13 | 2018-04-13 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-13 | 2018-04-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-13 | 2018-04-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-01-25 | 2018-02-16 | Y |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-28 | 2017-08-14 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-28 | 2017-08-02 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-28 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-07-25 | 2017-07-26 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | N |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-26 | Y |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-28 | 2017-07-17 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-28 | 2017-06-28 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-17 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-17 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-17 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-11-21 | 2016-12-08 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-10-31 | 2016-11-23 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-18 | Y |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-18 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-18 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-18 | Y |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-10-18 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-10-18 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-12 | Y |
| Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards. | Health | 2016-01-08 | 2016-01-16 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-11-16 | 2015-12-08 | Y |
